Regardless if you’re of Irish descent or just in it for the green beer, on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is entitled to celebrate in signature shamrock style. This year, test your Irish luck, indulge in some leprechaun shenanigans (ie whiskey) or at least flaunt that green t-shirt that’s been sitting idle since last year.

Follow our lead to the best St. Patrick's Day parties.

Zane Patrick’s Day at McFadden’s – Saturday, March 16

Zane Lamprey from "Drinking Made Easy" - the show that travels the country in search of the best drinks and pubs - is back on the road to party with San Diego. Dust off your drinkin’ shoes, because the 4th Annual Zane Patrick’s Day is bringing the feisty Irish celebrations with no holding back. Held at McFadden’s, the TV personality Pleepleus along with Zane and Steve McKenna will party at the open bar accompanied by a live Irish band. There’s also a costume contest, drinking game area, Irish limerick contest and Irish dance contest.

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. General admission: $75 advance; $85 at the door. VIP: $150 (includes an extra hour of open bar). drinkingmadeeasy.com

Hooleyfest at both locations – Saturday, March 16

Anyone who lives in East County knows that the famed Hooleyfest is a rambunctious tradition still alive on St. Patty’s Day in San Diego. Every year, Hooleys in Rancho San Diego and Hooleys in La Mesa bring together great local entertainment, food and plenty of green beer. On Saturday, March 16th, Hooleyfest will start the fun at 6 p.m. and spotlight a slew of bands playing Irish jams including Lexington Field, The Brewer Boys and Zoo 2 (a U2 Tribute Band) in La Mesa and 7 Celtic Nations Pipe Band, Tony Cummins, Full Moon Fever and 80z All Stars at Rancho San Diego. Hooleys will also offer free rides home to attendees who live within a five mile radius of either event.

This massive “party hop” will send ticket holders through 20 participating hotspots in the Gaslamp Quarter. For 12 hours, you can explore the best nightlife that San Diego has to offer, which will include drink specials, an opening and closing party and additional VIP perks. The opening bash kicks off at 2 p.m. at Brick + Mortar, and the closing celebration will take over Belo Nightclub starting at 9 p.m. The Club VIP Passport will secure 11 drink tickets at venues like Analog, F6ix, Bailiwick, Stingaree, Side Bar, Pussycat Dolls Dollhouse and more.

Grab your green gear and head to the Gaslamp Quarter for the 18th Annual ShamROCK Block Party, presented by Jameson and The Field. From 2 p.m. to midnight, take your jig to 6th Avenue between E and G Street, F Street between 5th and 6th Avenues and G Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. The ShamROCK bash might not be in Dublin, but you’ll get as close as you can with 60,000 square feet of green Astroturf covering the downtown quarters. Party perks include three stages of live entertainment with Irish band the Young Dubliners and local DJs Beefam, Chris Cutz, Drop the Lime, Kurch and more. Plus, don’t miss the Irish River Dancers, a 150-foot Irish Pub, authentic Irish grub and 20,000+ locals celebrating the luck of the Irish.